Greatest Threat

Following Ulrich's issued retreat order, the commanders began pulling back their troops from the front lines. Some found it regretful, while others felt relieved.

Although the central army managed to reach the foot of Fort Whitebridge, the firepower was too strong for them to scale the walls. Under the heavy barrage of spells, they incurred more losses than when they were trying to cross the lake.

The situation was even worse for the western army.

The Violent Tributary was too treacherous for them to cross with the same tactics; they had to deploy large, sturdy metal ships. Otherwise, the soldiers would be cooked alive.

Furthermore, the concentrated sulfur zone turned the river into a highly explosive and toxic region with only a few fire spells. As a result, the empire's troops did not even get to reach the walls of Fort Dragontail.

Only the eastern army achieved the greatest progress in the full-scale assault.